The newly-named president of Concerned Women for America is a sister to Terri Starcher, who is a member of the Grace Brethren Church of Centerville, Ohio (Steve Makofka, pastor). Here is CWA’s release making the announcement: WASHINGTON, D.C., January 30, 2006 – Concerned Women for America (CWA) announced today the appointment of Wendy Wright as […]

Word has just been received that a medical team of four, including GBIM missionary Larry DeArmey, were involved in a truck accident this morning shortly after their arrival, when a tire blew on the truck. There were no serious injuries and all were safe, although there is significant financial loss to the vehicle. Initial reports

We posted a short item on January 5 pointing readers to Centerville, Ohio, pastor Steve Makofka’s review of Anne Rice’s novel Christ the Lord. To his surprise, the novelist responded to his post, and a portion of it is reproduced here. To read Steve’s blog, click here. “Thank you very much for taking a chance

From Tom Avey, Fellowship Coordinator: “Thanks so much for praying for me and Sandi during my recent bypass surgery. “We are home now and was at the cardiologist today. He says I am doing extremely well and now we just need to prevent further problems (Meds, diet and exercise, etc – UGH!). “I can’t drive

Raleigh, NC — Construction is complete and worship services are now being held in the new 90,000-square-foot Hope Community Church at 821 Buck Jones Road in West Raleigh. But church services aren’t the only things happening at this unique church. The “Common Grounds Café” sits just inside the atrium entrance serving up Starbucks Coffee and

A final photo by the lake concluded the Southwest Focus Retreat at San Juan Capistrano, California, this morning. A great spirit of unity and fellowship made it a wonderful experience for all. 

Some quiet time alone with the Lord and His Word began the day as pastors and church leaders participated in the Southwest Focus Retreat at Rancho San Juan Capistrano in southern California. The retreat concludes Wednesday morning with a wrapup session to record insights gained throughout the retreat from Psalm 119. 

Pastor Terry Daniels of the South Pasadena Grace Brethren Church introduced the first morning session of the Southwest Focus Retreat on Tuesday morning. This hour the group focused on small-group study of verses 49-96 of Psalm 119. 

Mitch Cariaga, pastor of “Mosaic” Grace Brethren Church in Rialto, California, led off the final discussion session of the Focus Retreat with comments and perspective on verses 145-176 of Psalm 119. He likened it to “found treasure” which is discovered when one is not expecting it, and encouraged participants to look for the “treasures” in